Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 82094

Ophthalmic Services

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Shockat Adam

IndependentLeicester South

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase capacity in hospital eye services by expanding the use of optometry-led diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Government is committed to putting patients first. This means making sure patients are seen on time and ensuring that people have the best possible experience during their care.We recognise the importance of making better use of the optometry sector a...

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